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Month: June 2016

Underneath the Banyan Tree….

Underneath the Banyan Tree….

Hi there! Good of you to pop in. Friday’s blog a private peek,  so I want to share something really really phenomenal with you, which we just happened upon in Hawaii. This Banyan Tree Which one? I hear you ask. Well, actually this IS one tree. Let me take you back a few years,  to the tree at an earlier point in its life…. See the tendrils hanging from the branches? Well, they are what is called aerial roots, and…

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If Toucan, YOU can!!!!

If Toucan, YOU can!!!!

Hi there. Thanks for popping in. We are having a good day at Clarity today,  finally finalising the pages of our first colouring book. It all takes much longer than you think – especially when you are swanning around in Hawaii ! The book features our best and loveliest bird images, including our superb Toucans, illustrated by Mel. We have taken the birds and placed them  in a wonderful tropical setting, all set to colour in. Here are a few…

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Take me out to the Ball Game….

Take me out to the Ball Game….

Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Wednesday’s blog. Ahhh, yes. The day we speak from the heart  and stop to regroup. Getting back in my stride here, although jet-lag is very strange. I chose to ignore the waves of nausea.  Like everything else, this too shall pass. The holiday was not only wonderful, it was a test. Facebook and the Industry had been getting to me;  way too much intrigue, bitching and negativity for this old chick. And whilst it…

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Hana Pass – oh Joy!!!

Hana Pass – oh Joy!!!

Aloha! Do you think the Hawaiians got their Aloha from our ‘allo ? Maybe, back in 1778, when Captain James Cook first discovered Hawaii, he got off the boat and said, “ ‘allo ‘allo ‘allo – what ‘ave we ‘ere?” and the natives just caught alloa…. I wanted to take you on a trip to Maui today. We spent a few glorious days there. Spectacular. From Lahaina, the little jewel of a town on the west coast, to Kaanapali Beach…

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Aloha!!! She’s back in Blighty and a-blogging….

Aloha!!! She’s back in Blighty and a-blogging….

Hi there! Good of you to pop in. Did ya miss me? She’s back! – all jetlagged and spacey today. But what a holiday – what a full on, brilliant break. Over the coming days, I hope to share some of what we got up to on our US road trip. Hooked up with both kids in California, which was a real highlight… Many many thanks to Paul for taking over  so that I was able to kick back and check…

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Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Hey everyone. Paul here, taking over the blog for one last time. Just in the green room grabbing a quick bite to eat. Had a lovely show with Hayley. I wanted to share a step-by-step using some of the new Groovi Plates designed in conjunction with my very good friend, Jayne Nestorenko. We launched 4 new plates today on Hochanda. If you missed them, then you can watch them on catchup via the Hochanda website – 2pm and 5pm. Jayne’s…

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Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake Factory

Hello everyone. Paul here. I have just been reading all the comments  on yesterdays blog and giggling to myself at all the guesses. The first person to guess correctly was Gisela Schumacher – well done! Look at the size of that cheesecake. No wonder she was very happy, she knew what was coming! The comment from Barbara that followed the picture was: “Had a slab of strawberry cheesecake the size of a coffee table. Feel sick now.” Anyway, Gisela please contact…

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Where’s Barb?

Where’s Barb?

Hello everyone, Paul here. Shall we have a bit of Friday Fun! Where’s Barb? I will give you some clues: She is in America But where? in San Francisco But where? on the top of a building She is very happy! So, the first person to guess correctly by leaving a comment on today’s blog will win a £10 Clarity Voucher. I will let you know tomorrow. Paul x Hey there. Thanks for stopping by. Only a few more days to…

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Little Dandelion

Little Dandelion

Hello everyone, it’s me again.Thank you for all your lovely comments yesterday in relation to the sneaky peek. Here is another I bet you will all be glad when Barbara is back, no more teasing from me! Have a lovely evening.Paul xx Now to hand you over to Barbara. Hey there. Thanks for stopping by. Going through the wall of pizza boxes, my eyes fell upon the box containing the beautiful and elegant Dandelion Fairy. Dandelion Fairy Dandelion Leaf Dandelion…

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Lily & friends

Lily & friends

Ello! Me again. I thought that since you have all been behaving (well most of you have!) I would share a sneaky peek of one of my demo’s I have planned for Sunday’s TV shows. If you want to see more, you will have to tune in to Hochanda on Sunday at 2pm & 5pm. I have 4 new Groovi Plates, designed in conjuction with my very good friend, Jayne Nestorenko. I know that today is Mindful Wednesday, but at…

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